Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Nebraska

In Nebraska, the median pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders is $23.58 an hour ($49,050 a year). About 940 people work in this job there.

$23.58Median hourly pay
$44,750–$56,450Middle half of workers, yearly
940People in this job in Nebraska

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,990). Nebraska ranks 23rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders in Nebraska

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.57$38,620
25% of workers$21.52$44,750
Half of workers (median)$23.58$49,050
75% of workers$27.14$56,450
90% of workers$29.37$61,100

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Nebraska metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Grand Island$56,45090
Lincoln$54,42070
Omaha$51,980310

Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -6.1% over ten years, declining · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,760
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,220
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,270
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,360
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,340

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.